Distance From Palaviya Airport to João Paulo II Airport

The distance from Palaviya Airport () to João Paulo II Airport (PDL) is 6715 miles or 10806 kilometers or 5831 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Puttalam ( Sri Lanka ) to Ponta Delgada ( Portugal )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Puttalam and Ponta Delgada takes around 15 hours 26 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Palaviya Airport, Puttalam, Sri Lanka to João Paulo II Airport, Ponta Delgada, Portugal is 15 hours 26 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • - PDL

Kilometers		10806 km
Statute Miles		6715 miles
Nautical Miles		5831 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		15 hours 26 minutes

Palaviya Airport to João Paulo II Airport Flight Route Map - to PDL Flight Path

Location of Palaviya Airport & João Paulo II Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Puttalam to Ponta Delgada nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Puttalam, Sri Lanka and Ponta Delgada, Portugal. .

Nonstop flight route between Puttalam, Sri Lanka and Ponta Delgada, Portugal.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - PDL

Time difference between Puttalam (Sri Lanka) and Ponta Delgada (Portugal) is 6 Hours 30 Minutes.
Ponta Delgada time is 6 Hours 30 Minutes behind Puttalam.

Location	Local Time
Puttalam (Sri Lanka)	2026-03-19, 01:44:38 +0530
Ponta Delgada (Portugal)	2026-03-18, 19:14:38 -01

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Palaviya Airport ( / ) Puttalam, Sri Lanka

Destination

João Paulo II Airport (PDL / LPPD) Ponta Delgada, Portugal